As summer ramps up, reliable irrigation becomes critical to plant health. When temperatures rise and water demand increases, even small issues in an irrigation system can quickly lead to uneven watering, stressed plants, or costly losses.
If you’re running a Da Ros Irrigation Boom, a few simple checks now can help ensure your system performs exactly as it should during peak season.
Why irrigation boom maintenance matters
Irrigation booms are designed to deliver consistent, accurate watering across your crop. Over time, normal wear, cable tension changes, or debris build-up can affect performance. Left unchecked, these issues may not be obvious straight away but can result in dry zones, overwatering, or system downtime when you need it most.
Regular pre-season checks help protect plant health, extend the life of your equipment, and give you peace of mind throughout summer.
A simple pre-maintenance checklist you can do yourself
To make things easy, we’ve put together a step-by-step pre-maintenance checklist specifically for Da Ros Irrigation Booms. It covers the key areas that are most important to check before and during the summer months.
The checklist includes guidance on:
- Checking mobile water pipe tension
- Inspecting wire pulley cable tension and condition
- Ensuring plastic blocks on the “L” brackets are present and not worn
- Cleaning the sensor counter at the motor end
- Protecting the control panel from moisture and weather exposure
These checks are quick to complete and don’t require specialist tools. Access the Da Ros Irrigation Boom pre-maintenance checklist here >>
Need parts or support?
If your checks highlight worn components, damaged cables, or anything you’re unsure about, our team is here to help. We can provide guidance to keep your irrigation boom running smoothly.
For parts or support please get in touch, we’re happy to help.
See Da Ros Irrigation Booms in action
If you’d like to see how Da Ros Irrigation Booms operate in real-world nursery environments, explore them in action here.
Supporting plant health, season after season
A small amount of preventative maintenance now can make a big difference to plant performance over summer. By taking the time to check your irrigation boom, you’re helping ensure your plants receive the consistent watering they need to thrive.
Used and maintained correctly, irrigation booms play a critical role in supporting plant health, productivity and uniform results.
A final note, if you are yet to automate your watering, the benefits of Irrigation Booms are well-proven.
Key benefits of Irrigation Booms include:
- Uniform water distribution across crops, reducing dry spots and overwatering
- Improved plant uniformity, leading to better growth and presentation
- Water efficiency, applying water where it’s needed with minimal waste
- Labour savings, freeing staff from manual watering tasks
- Scalability, ideal for both small and large nursery operations
- Reliability in peak seasons, when irrigation is crucial
For more information on Da Ros Irrigation Booms explore our range online or get in touch with the team – we’d be delighted to help.
